How's that recovery from the long weekend going? If you look at it this way, the week's already halfway over. Win of the day, if you ask us.

We'll talk about the Missouri redistricting effort today, and we'll take a look at the "new" Delmar Loop.

1. In fight over new maps, some Missouri Republicans are reluctant to enter the fray

The orders to redraw congressional maps came from the president, but some Republicans are hesitating. Here's why:

Rep. Bill Falkner, a Republican from St. Joseph, said he thinks Congress should stick to redrawing maps when the census is done.

A handful of lawmakers said they were waiting on more clarification on the legal questions surrounding the proposal, but they view keeping the U.S. House under GOP control as a plus.

One lawmaker, Rep. Scott Cupps, s

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